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Anthony Anderson is finally getting the “Scary Movie” experience he thought he signed up for years ago.

The actor recently opened up about a surprising discovery he made when he joined the franchise in the early 2000s, revealing that he had no idea its original creators were no longer involved.

Now, with the Wayans family back in control, Anderson is returning for a new chapter that feels much closer to the vision he expected from the start.

Anthony Anderson’s Unexpected Scary Movie Discovery

Anderson became a familiar face to fans after appearing in “Scary Movie 3” and “Scary Movie 4.”

At the time, however, he believed he was joining a project led by longtime friends Marlon and Shawn Wayans, who had created the franchise alongside their brother, Keenen Ivory Wayans.

Speaking to PEOPLE on the red carpet at the Peabody Awards in Beverly Hills, Anderson explained that he only learned later that the family had already stepped away from the series.

“It’s great,” Anderson said of the upcoming film. He then reflected on the situation that caught him off guard years earlier.

“You know, when I took the job for Scary Movie 3, I was excited about doing the job because I thought I’d be working with my friends Marlon and Shawn and the entire Wayans family. I had no idea that they had left the franchise, and this [was] now just a Miramax production. So for me to do Scary Movie 3 and Scary Movie 4, it was great to do that, but I thought I was going to be doing it with my friends.”

For Anderson, the revelation changed how he looked back on his involvement in the popular comedy series.

How The Wayans Family Lost Control Of ‘Scary Movie’

The “Scary Movie” franchise launched in 2000 with a parody of horror hits such as “Scream.” A sequel followed in 2001, helping establish the films as major box office successes.

Shawn and Marlon Wayans were instrumental in creating the series, while Keenen Ivory Wayans directed the first two movies. Their creative influence helped define the franchise’s blend of outrageous humor and pop-culture satire.

Things changed when Miramax moved ahead with a third installment after the Wayans brothers signed a deal with another studio. The split created a long-running dispute over the future of the series.

Marlon Wayans recently revisited that chapter during an interview with Variety, claiming the family was pushed aside during negotiations.

“The franchise was stripped from us,” Marlon said. “And we were just asking for our fair share.”

Those comments sparked discussion among fans about how one of comedy’s most successful film series moved forward without the people who created it.

Marlon Wayans Brought The Franchise Back

Years later, the situation came full circle. According to Anderson, Marlon personally reached out after regaining creative control and invited him to return for the latest installment.

“And then they went on to do Scary Movie 5, and then Marlon wrestled the franchise back into the family name, and I was one of his first phone calls to make,” Anderson recalled.

The actor shared details of the conversation that immediately convinced him to sign on.

“He was like, ‘Yo, Ant, you want to be down in Scary Movie 6?’ I was like, ‘Hell yeah, it’s about time we get to work together.’”

The moment represented a long-awaited opportunity for Anderson to finally collaborate with the people he originally expected to work alongside.

Familiar Faces Return For The Reboot

The new film marks a major reunion for the franchise.

In addition to the Wayans brothers returning, franchise veterans Regina Hall and Anna Faris are also back.

Rather than treating the project as a straightforward sequel, Marlon has described it as a reboot that reconnects the series with its roots.

The return of so many familiar faces has generated excitement among longtime fans who grew up with the original movies.

For Anderson, the project carries a different energy because of the people involved behind the scenes.

After years of watching the franchise evolve from a distance, he is now participating in a version that feels much closer to its original identity.

Plans For Another ‘Scary Movie’ Are Already Brewing

Even before the new film reaches theaters, conversations about the future are already underway.

Anthony Anderson revealed that discussions have begun about a possible seventh movie that could bring together performers from across the franchise’s history.

He said there have been talks about making another installment and “bringing everybody back from the franchise from the beginning.”

As for the upcoming release, Anderson believes audiences are in for a wild ride.

“It went really well,” he said. “I can’t tell you what’s happening in the film, but you’re going to be thoroughly entertained. I can tell you this, no holds are barred.”

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